Woodbridge; NJ– A 48-year-old man is currently in critical condition after being attacked with a hammer on Saturday evening.
Ongoing investigations have revealed that the victim was found at approximately 6:42 p.m. at a home on Sherry Street.
Authorities have taken Ronald Javier Polanco-Barrera, 22, of Woodbridge, into custody.
Authorities report that Polanco-Barrera allegedly struck his stepfather in the head several times with a hammer. He is confronted with several serious allegations, such as attempted murder and aggravated assault.
The individual is currently in critical condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Polanco-Barrera faces serious charges, including
- First-degree attempted murder,
- Second-degree aggravated assault,
- Third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, and
- Fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
If you have any information, please reach out to Detective Penna at the Woodbridge Police Department by calling (732) 634-7700 ext. 7326, or contact Detective Morillo at the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-8843.